Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

November 23, 2016

Director, Tony Stone’s latest feature-length documentary, Peter and the Farm, is an exquisite character study of a small-time, organic farmer trying to navigate his present situation that is so deeply hindered by his past. Featured Image via Film Society of Lincoln Center

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The Trunk Movie Club: Young Frankenstein

November 18, 2016

By Andy Mitchell

From acclaimed filmmaker and comedic talent Mel Brooks comes Young Frankenstein, a classic, hilarious film spoof on the Frankenstein horror flicks of old. (Image via: MovieWeb)

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

November 18, 2016

By Lily Goodman

Introducing Fresh Bread Film Review, a column created by Lily Goodman dedicated to reviewing independent and lesser-streamed films. First up for analysis, Jacob Aaron Estes’ breakout film, Mean Creek. Featured Image via reelingreviews.com

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The Trunk Movie Club: The Big Sleep

November 10, 2016

By Andy Mitchell

Our first pick from the Trunk of Old Movies is The Big Sleep, a classic film of crime and mystery. (Image via: Alchetron.com)

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Watch and Talk: Scary Movie Month Part 2

October 26, 2016

By David Becker

We started off the month with genre horror films. Now we are moving into the movies that give you the best straight scares, just in time for Halloween. Image courtesy of avclub.com.

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Review: Man With a Movie Camera (scored by Alloy Orchestra); The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (scored by MacMillan & Spengler) 10/05/16

October 9, 2016

By Phil Ricks

Review of the Silent Film Double Feature: Man With a Movie Camera, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, each with a live score. Wednesday October 5, 2016

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Watch and Talk: Scary Movie Month

October 2, 2016

By David Becker

Grab a pumpkin spice whatever and start October off right with these recent sub genre horror films. Image courtesy of movies.com

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Watch and Talk: Are You Ready for Some Football?

September 18, 2016

By David Becker

With football on the brain, I look to compare some NFL teams with different modern movies, directors, and genres. Image courtesy of ranker.com.

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Watch and Talk: Don’t Breathe

August 31, 2016

By David Becker

Don’t Breathe continues recent studio success and crafts a thrilling and chilling horror experience. Image courtesy of bloody-disgusting.com

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Nostalgia: Jumping on the Carousel

August 10, 2016

By David Becker

Jump on the old carousel and take a ride back with the powerful engine of nostalgia. Image courtesy of nerdest.com

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Music →

It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

Laundry Day performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Friday Feb. 13. Leaving the crowd in tears, they put on an amazing performance.

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Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

Scope Productions x Track Zero brought Lip Critic back to Iowa City. With the band’s unique and unconventional blend of music styles, it’s no surprise that they’ve quickly gained the cult following of punks, raver’s, alt kids, hip hop heads and music lovers alike all across Iowa.

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News →

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

Powerless in Indianapolis: UCLA Dismantles Iowa in Big Ten Tournament

Interview: Peach Pit on Tattoos, The Simpsons in Fortnite, and Norm MacDonald

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of February

Film

Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

The Trunk Movie Club: Young Frankenstein

Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

The Trunk Movie Club: The Big Sleep

Watch and Talk: Scary Movie Month Part 2

Review: Man With a Movie Camera (scored by Alloy Orchestra); The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (scored by MacMillan & Spengler) 10/05/16

Watch and Talk: Scary Movie Month

Watch and Talk: Are You Ready for Some Football?

Watch and Talk: Don’t Breathe

Nostalgia: Jumping on the Carousel

It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

Powerless in Indianapolis: UCLA Dismantles Iowa in Big Ten Tournament

I’m Calling Both Games

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